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Kris Kim

Kris Kim

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American looking for information about Brazil

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Registration: 07 May 2023

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last year
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recommendation for rent near bom retiro by Kris Kim

hello, i am requesting recommendation for renting an apartment near bom retiro. I prefer this because I am korean and would like to have access to korean grocery. I know it will cost more to live in a safer area but I guess I'm looking for ...

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@duzzimenino i wanted to stay around 2,000 reals a month because eventually we want to take our time and look for a place to buy. but we are traveling different parts of brazil to see where we would like to settle. Read More

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last year

recommendation for rent near bom retiro

hello, i am requesting recommendation for renting an apartment near bom retiro. I prefer this because I am korean and would like to have access to korean grocery. I know it will cost more to live in a safer area but I guess I'm looking for ... Read More

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last year
dyantyi28

Policia Federal Appointment System by dyantyi28

Hi MembersPlease has anyone recently used the Policia Federal appointment system?I have been trying to book an appointment for days now but the system is not functioning Thank you

Kris Kim

@marcotenore what is SDU? I am going to the federal police in campinas and my lawyer told me that IF I get RNE number with protocal, then that means I will be accepted as a resident. But, if they don't give the RNE number, then they may schedule ... Read More

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last year
dyantyi28

Policia Federal Appointment System by dyantyi28

Hi MembersPlease has anyone recently used the Policia Federal appointment system?I have been trying to book an appointment for days now but the system is not functioning Thank you

Kris Kim

once you book an appointment with federal police in sao paolo for permanent residency, after they look over your document, do they approve you the same day? Read More

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last year
Phil Mode

Family Reunion Visa by Phil Mode

I'm a dual citizen of Brazil and the US, and my wife is American. My wife and I got married in 2019 in the state of Oregon while we were living there. We have been in Rio for the last 2 weeks, and she's on a 90-day tourist visa.We are looking into ...

Kris Kim

@abthree stupid question. so if my fbi criminal background needs to be apostiled, it can't be done by my state because its a federal document? and if that's the case, once I have my fbi criminal report in hand, do you have any suggestion where to ... Read More

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last year
Phil Mode

Family Reunion Visa by Phil Mode

I'm a dual citizen of Brazil and the US, and my wife is American. My wife and I got married in 2019 in the state of Oregon while we were living there. We have been in Rio for the last 2 weeks, and she's on a 90-day tourist visa.We are looking into ...

Kris Kim

@essxiv hello. how do you get your documents apostilled in brazil? I was told that I can only get this done at the state I am living in. for my example, Wisconsin and it has to be sent to Secretary of State of Wisconsin and for HER to sign it. I had ... Read More

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last year
sprealestatebroker

Banking Fraud by sprealestatebroker

Just a general warning to all..Since COVID, retail banking fraud has been on a spike.Just yesterday, one elderly gentlemen was taken by an Banking Branch ATM ( Bradesco, specifically ), where he was directed to use a "contaminated ATM" by a ...

Kris Kim

@abthree i have found using my US credit cards is better than transferring money over to brazil account. I heard the dangers of using ATMs and by your husband's experience, I can see why. Now I just use my credit card and and just pay it off before ... Read More

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last year
gpickett00

Brazil visa & Background check by gpickett00

I'm applying for a digital nomad visa and need the FBI background check. It looks like it requires fingerprints. Is there a way to do this without returning to the US? Or will that be required to complete this process?

Kris Kim

@rraypo i would be interested in her information if you don't mind send me her information through DM. thank you for that! Read More

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last year
Kris Kim

a place to stay for affordability but in a safe place in SP by Kris Kim

hello. if anyone can advise on a place to stay for few weeks in sao paulo preferrably near the airport, it would be much appreciated. I am going there to meet with some immigration lawyers. also, it was brought to my attention that even though I ...

Kris Kim

@sprealestatebroker wow! definitely appreciate all the information you have given me. this is very thorough explanation and I feel knowledge has passed down to me. lol. I thank you for the time you put in to share this when you didnt have to. Read More

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last year
roddiesho

Twenty Questions by roddiesho

Ok, so they don't have to be 20 but I'd appreciate your best advice.My very resourceful Brazilian wife has arranged a first meeting next week with a bilingual lawyer to handle our Permanent Resident by Spouse Visa.What questions should I ask ...

Kris Kim

@duzzimenino it really ranges man. i have gotten quotes from 4500 reals to 20,000 reals. the one we decided to use is 7,500 reals. 3000 reals upfront and 4500 reals to finish. we talked to literally 10 lawyers before deciding on this one. I did ... Read More

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last year
Kris Kim

a place to stay for affordability but in a safe place in SP by Kris Kim

hello. if anyone can advise on a place to stay for few weeks in sao paulo preferrably near the airport, it would be much appreciated. I am going there to meet with some immigration lawyers. also, it was brought to my attention that even though I ...

Kris Kim

@abthree you have been informative about alot of things and I think you can also be right. but that would mean the lawyer I'm speaking with is wrong. lol. I guess we will find out when the time comes whether I will be able to stay in brazil for 180 ... Read More

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last year
Kris Kim

a place to stay for affordability but in a safe place in SP by Kris Kim

hello. if anyone can advise on a place to stay for few weeks in sao paulo preferrably near the airport, it would be much appreciated. I am going there to meet with some immigration lawyers. also, it was brought to my attention that even though I ...

Kris Kim

@sprealestatebroker I think I would like to stay near a federal police station so I can easily go there to drop off the documents. do you know what city that is so I can start looking for rentals by any chance? thank you so much for the suggestions! Read More

Kris Kim replied to a thread
last year
Kris Kim

a place to stay for affordability but in a safe place in SP by Kris Kim

hello. if anyone can advise on a place to stay for few weeks in sao paulo preferrably near the airport, it would be much appreciated. I am going there to meet with some immigration lawyers. also, it was brought to my attention that even though I ...

Kris Kim

@rraypo yes. I thank you for the person you have recommended me. I have reached out to him already :) Read More

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last year
Kris Kim

a place to stay for affordability but in a safe place in SP by Kris Kim

hello. if anyone can advise on a place to stay for few weeks in sao paulo preferrably near the airport, it would be much appreciated. I am going there to meet with some immigration lawyers. also, it was brought to my attention that even though I ...

Kris Kim

@abthree thank you for your response. Yes GRU airport. I did look at airbnb upon suggestion. thank you for that. I can't believe how affordable it can be compared to hotels! going back to how long I can stay with my visa...one of the lawyer I talked ... Read More

Kris Kim created a thread
last year

a place to stay for affordability but in a safe place in SP

hello. if anyone can advise on a place to stay for few weeks in sao paulo preferrably near the airport, it would be much appreciated. I am going there to meet with some immigration lawyers. also, it was brought to my attention that even though I ... Read More